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Federal Court of Australia enforces London arbitration agreement despite COGSA challenge
In Smithbridge Guam Inc v Swire Shipping Pte Ltd [2026] FCA 884, the Federal Court of Australia upheld a foreign maritime arbitration agreement and…
Revisiting Halliburton -v- Chubb: arbitrator impartiality and duties of disclosure
The 2020 Supreme Court decision in this case addressed two key issues. Firstly, whether and to what extent an arbitrator can accept…
Becoming an Expert Witness in Construction
“To be a successful construction expert [witness] is much more than ‘just’ being a good architect, engineer, quantity surveyor or other primary…
The Grande Island - What, if anything, can deleted words mean in a standard form charterparty?
The English Court has dismissed an appeal brought under s.69 of the Arbitration Act 1996, holding that ‘reasonable preventive measures’ as defined in…
Some Key Changes under the 2026 VIAC Arbitration Rules
The 2026 Arbitration Rules of the Vietnam International Arbitration Centre (“VIAC”) (the “2026 Rules”) came into effect on 1 July 2026. Against the…
Dispute resolution mechanisms of the international financial centre - international experience and implications for Vietnam
This article analyses the arbitration-based dispute resolution mechanism in the International Financial Centre (“IFC”) model through a study…
Gujarat High Court Upholds Supremacy Of Gujarat Public Works Tribunal Arbitration Act, 1992 Over Arbitration Act, 1996
Summary: What happens when a contract says “arbitration”, but the law says “tribunal”? The Gujarat High Court, on an issue of disputes arising from…
When your name is taken: domain name dispute resolution, cybersquatting, and the limits of policy-based justice in brand protection
In the physical world, a trademark distinguishes a business; in the digital world, a domain name is more- it is an address, an identity, and often…
Ninth Circuit holds that forum non conveniens is not an available defense in actions to confirm foreign arbitral awards under New York Convention
The United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit has held, for the first time, that the doctrine of forum non conveniens is unavailable in…
The UAE Joins the Singapore Convention on Mediation: What Changes for Cross-Border Settlements
The UAE has approved its accession to the Singapore Convention on Mediation. Here is what changes, what does not, and why parties should be…
Click First, Litigate Later? Courts Review Web Design in Online Arbitration Cases
Your arbitration clause may be solid. But your screen flow needs to be clear if you want a court to enforce it. Courts continue to evaluate online…
Norme de la décision raisonnable ou de la décision correcte? La Cour suprême autorise un appel qui trancherait la question
La législation canadienne sur l’arbitrage peut prévoir, dans certaines circonstances, le droit d’interjeter appel d’une sentence arbitrale privée…
Expedited Arbitration as a Speedy Means of Dispute Resolution
Arbitration is widely used, particularly by companies operating internationally, as a means of resolving disputes with business counterparties. This…
10 JAMS Neutrals Recognized in the Silicon Valley Arbitration & Mediation Center’s 2026 Tech List
JAMS, the premier provider of alternative dispute resolution (ADR) services worldwide, is pleased to announce that 10 of its neutrals have been…
Stifling a Performance Bond Call: High Bar Reaffirmed by the TCC
In our earlier article, “Performance Bonds - Call Me?”, we noted that employers have become increasingly willing to call on-demand performance bonds…
LA Rams lose motion to compel arbitration due to Commissioner’s role
The shield is down. In recent years, the National Football League has fought and lost high-stakes court battles trying to force claims by coaches…
Singapore International Commercial Court reaffirms the finality of arbitral awards in South Pacific Oil v Pacific Islands Energy
In the recent decision of South Pacific Oil Ltd v Pacific Islands Energy Pte Ltd [2026] SGHC(I) 7 (“South Pacific Oil”), the Singapore International…
Elévüléshez közeledő oroszországi szerződéses követelések - Összefoglaló az igényérvényesítési stratégia fő kérdéseiről
A 2022 óta fennálló háborús és szankciós környezetben sok jogosult abból indult ki, hogy az orosz féllel szembeni követelés érvényesítése lehetetlen…
After Twin Cert Denials, D.C. Courts Cement Path for Enforcing Arbitral Awards Against Sovereign States
For construction companies, energy developers, and infrastructure investors, contracts with foreign governments are routine, and so are the…
9th Circuit Continues Trend of Narrowing Bases to Oppose Enforcement of Foreign Arbitral Awards
On August 12, 2026, the 9th Circuit joined the D.C. Circuit in ruling that the doctrine of forum non conveniens does not apply to an action to…
Arbitration v. Bankruptcy—And Bankruptcy Prevails! (Harada v. Kapitus)
There is an ongoing effort among bankruptcy courts and their appellate overseers to define the role and enforceability of contracts for arbitration…
Damages in extractive sector arbitrations: oil and gas and mining
Extractive disputes involving the oil, gas and mining sectors continue to make up a large percentage of treaty-based investment arbitrations…
Third-Party Funding in Nigerian Arbitration: Need for a Comprehensive Regulatory Framework
Third-party funding (TPF) has become one of the most transformative developments in modern arbitration practice, reshaping how parties finance…
Ninth Circuit Clarifies EFAA Waiver Rules for Claims Discovered During Arbitration
A recent ruling from the largest U.S. appellate court has an important caveat for employers: any waiver of a right to file claims under the Ending…
Pennsylvania's Heightened Standard for Clickwrap Arbitration Clauses
If you do business in Pennsylvania and use clickwrap, browsewrap, or sign-in-wrap agreements to channel consumer disputes into arbitration…
A New Cadence for ICC Arbitration Under the 2026 Rules
The International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) has launched its revised Arbitration Rules (the 2026 Rules), which took effect on 1 June 2026. The 2026…
New Arbitration Law UAE: Key Changes Explained
The UAE arbitration law has not been replaced by a new core statute recently. Federal Law No. 6 of 2018 remains the primary legislative framework…
Threshold scores, ethical walls and re-moderation: What Involve v DWP means for you - Involve Visual Collaboration Ltd v Secretary of State for Work and Pensions
This claim arose out of a procurement conducted by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) for the award of a contract for a strategic video…
There They Go Again! California Launches Another Attack on Arbitration
You might think that California employers who seek nothing more than enforcement of a perfectly reasonable arbitration agreement might finally be…
High Altitude and High Stakes: A recent anti-doping appeal to CAS
This insight explores the nuanced and sometimes harsh reality of punishments for anti-doping offences. Recent cases highlight that players must be…